This remarkable garment represents a significant piece of Pacific Northwest military history from the 1930s era. Historical Significance & Fort Lewis Connection. The “Uniform Portland Seattle” label strongly suggests this piece originated from Fort Lewis, as Portland and Seattle suppliers specifically served the growing Pacific Northwest military community. Fort Lewis, established in 1917, was experiencing significant growth during the 1930s as military tensions escalated globally, making this shirt a tangible link to that historic buildup. Such garments were often of superior quality, as military personnel stationed at Fort Lewis invested in better-made uniforms for the demanding Pacific Northwest climate and extended service wear. Crafted from heavyweight cotton twill in the classic military olive drab color, this shirt exemplifies the robust construction standards required for Fort Lewis’s challenging training conditions. The fabric exhibits the characteristic diagonal weave pattern that provided exceptional durability for field exercises in Washington’s varied terrain. The shirt features authentic period details including genuine mother-of-pearl buttons, reinforced double-stitched seams, and the distinctive military-style chest pockets with button-down flaps. The contrast stitching in cream thread was both functional and decorative, typical of quality military tailoring that Fort Lewis personnel demanded for their investment pieces. Fort Lewis Historical Context. Fort Lewis served as a critical training ground for troops who would later serve in World War II. The base’s expansion during the 1930s coincided with increasing military preparedness efforts, and servicemen stationed there were among the first to experience modern military training techniques. This shirt likely witnessed the transformation of civilian recruits into skilled soldiers, making it a silent witness to one of the most important chapters in American military preparedness. Military collectibles from the 1930s, particularly those with documented regional provenance like Fort Lewis, are experiencing unprecedented demand among collectors, historians, and Pacific Northwest enthusiasts. The “militaria” market has seen consistent growth, with authentic pre-WWII pieces from major installations commanding premium prices. Fort Lewis memorabilia specifically appeals to collectors interested in Pacific Northwest military history and the base’s role in training America’s Greatest Generation. Workwear and military-inspired fashion has become increasingly popular, with modern brands attempting to replicate the authentic construction and styling of pieces exactly like this one. The current trend toward sustainable fashion and “investment pieces” has further elevated interest in genuine vintage military garments with documented historical connections. This shirt represents more than vintage clothing – it’s a tangible connection to Fort Lewis heritage and the brave servicemen who trained on Washington’s prairies before serving our nation worldwide. The combination of its Fort Lewis regional provenance, exceptional preservation, and authentic period construction makes it highly desirable to serious collectors of Pacific Northwest military history. The workmanship evident in every detail – from the precisely executed buttonholes to the military-specification pocket construction – cannot be replicated in modern reproductions. This is the quality that Fort Lewis personnel depended upon during some of our nation’s most challenging preparatory years. Military uniforms from Fort Lewis’s expansion period are becoming increasingly scarce, particularly in such well-preserved condition with clear regional supplier documentation. This is your opportunity to own an authentic piece of Fort Lewis and Pacific Northwest military history – a garment that bridges the gap between our peacetime military preparation and the generation that would soon answer the call to defend freedom worldwide from the training grounds of Washington State.
This is a very fine example of a CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) button down shirt. It comes with the original patch, which I was able to find was from the construction of the Bead Lake Dam in Iowa. You can look it up and even find original pictures from the project itself. The original contract tag is cut out, but the tag with an NRA and Cotton Garment Authority tag is still present in the pocket. These shirts are rare but are even more rare with the patch still attached. The shirt and patch are in incredible shape for being nearly 100 years old with only a few small marks (see pictures). A really cool piece of Depression era history! Measurements: Length: 31 in P2p: 23 in Sleeve: 23 in.
Antique Miss Military Uniform Shirt & Woman’s Wool Military Uniform Skirt with Name. As shown both items show signs of age and wear. Miss Military Shirt has date of 1914 on the inside collar with name and other information. Meaures flat across arm pit to arm pit 21 12. Shoulder to hem 25. Wool Skirt has worn faded label. Name matching shirt on label inside, as pictured Button fly. Measures wait across 15. Waist to hem 26. Rare Early US Woman’s Uniform with name. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “mrs*jones” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Time Period Manufactured: 1919-38
ORIGINAL, RARE & VG+ Pre-WWII AC Slate Blue Aviation Cadet Shirt 15.5″ x 35″! This is an ORIGINAL, RARE and VERY GOOD+ condition pre-WWII Army Air Corps aviation cadet shirt. The shirt is made of slate blue wool serge twill fabric. The slate blue color is best see in the close-up, non-flash images. According to online sources, the uniform was authorized for wear by Army Air Corps aviation cadets by a change to Army Regulation 600-35 on 1 December 1928, Paragraph 13-1/2, and was worn well into World War II. Included below are some B&W photographs and captions which show the uniform being worn by upper class aviation cadet officers. The shirt is in VERY GOOD condition and shows no mothing, rips, holes or tears to the wool serge fabric. All of the original khaki buttons are present and unbroken. The shirt is by measurement a 15.5″ neck x 35″ sleeve (25 from shoulder seam). The other measurements are as follows (measured across width of shirt): chest 23″; waist 20.5″; and overall 34. The shirt appears to have been laundered at some point in its life, rather than dry-cleaned, and probably started out as a 16″ x 36″ shirt. Here’s an excellent opportunity for the advanced Army Air Corps collector to add an illusive and desirable uniform item of the period preceding WWII in excellent condition and a “human size”. PLEASE SCROLL DOWNWARD TO SEE THE REMAINING IMAGES! I’m a militaria collector like you and I do this as a sideline to my own collecting. Nonetheless, I’ll handle your order in a business-like and professional manner. Thanks for your business! Vendio Images: More than just a pretty image. 250+ Mobile Responsive & Active Content Free Listing Templates with Vendio Sales Manager. Get business information that counts! – Vendio Counters are active content free. The item “ORIGINAL, RARE & VG+ Pre-WWII AC Slate Blue Aviation Cadet Shirt (15.5 x 35!)” is in sale since Saturday, September 5, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Uniforms”. The seller is “stanwolcott” and is located in Cody, Wyoming. This item can be shipped worldwide.
ORIGINAL Vtg 30s D ark Blue Pre WWII US Army M1937 INDIGO DENIM WORK SHIRT PULLOVER JACKET. 1 frayed hole on right arm. The item “ORIGINAL Vtg 30s Pre WWII US Army M1937 INDIGO DENIM WORK SHIRT PULLOVER JACKET” is in sale since Wednesday, February 24, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “primetimevtg” and is located in Millbrae, California. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.
- Theme: Militaria
- Modified Item: No
- Time Period Manufactured: 1919-38
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Original/Reproduction: Original
1930s Era PRE-WWII / UNITED STATES ARMY. 100% ORIGINAL – Genuine and Authentic. Army M1937 Denim Work Shirt Jacket. Up for sale is a very rare and extremely scarce. Pre WWII 1930s U. Army M1937 Blue Indigo Denim Work Shirt Popover/Pullover Jacket which fits like a Size 48 or today’s men’s size (XL). It retains all of the original “ZINC” U. This jacket is still a VERY, VERY Dark Indigo Blue Color. All of the stitching is still nice and tight with no issues with loose thread!! LOOKS AND FEELS LIKE IT WAS BARELY EVER WORN AND “NEVER” WASHED!!! ORIGINAL “UNTOUCHED” VINTAGE CONDITION SHOWING NORMAL SIGNS OF LIGHT USAGE WHICH IS APPROPRIATE WITH THE AGING PROCESS SUCH AS A FEW SMALL STAINS AND ONE TINY HOLE ON THE LEFT SHOULDER WHICH DOES NOT TAKE AWAY FROM THE INTEGRITY OF THE PIECE AT ALL!!! THERE IS A TINY YELLOW PAINT OR MUSTARD STAIN ON THE INSIDE CUFF UNDERNEATH OF THE BUTTON WHICH CANNOT BE SEEN WHEN BEING WORN. IT MIGHT POSSIBLY CLEAN OFF VERY EASILY BUT I HAVE NEVER ATTEMPTED TO CLEAN IT. THE TRUE COLOR OF THIS PIECE IS IN THE VERY LAST FEW PHOTOS PROVIDED OF THE CLOSE-UP PHOTOS OF THE CUFF!!! VERY, VERY, VERY DARK INDIGO!!!! Please Read Measurements Below and Compare Them To Something You Own To Make Sure This Garment Will Fit You Properly!!! MEASUREMENTS TAKEN WITH THE GARMENT LAYING FLAT AS FOLLOWS BELOW. ACROSS CHEST: ARMPIT SEAM TO ARMPIT SEAM 24.75 INCHES. ACROSS SHOULDERS: SHOULDER SEAM TO SHOULDER SEAM 21 INCHES. SLEEVE LENGTH: FROM SHOULDER SEAM DOWN TO CUFF EDGE 23.75 INCHES. OVERALL LENGTH: FROM BACK COLLAR SEAM DOWN TO BOTTOM HEM 29 INCHES. OPENING AT THE BOTTOM HEM OF GARMENT: 26 INCHES ACORSS. INFORMATION BELOW ON THE M1937 DENIM FATIGUES. ARMY INDIGO-BLUE DENIM UNIFORM WAS THE GRANDFATHER OF ALL FATIGUE UNIFORMS. WHEN THE WORLD WITNESSED THE AGGRESSION BY THE AXIS POWERS DURING THE LATE 1930s, THE UNITED STATES HAD A MEAGER MILITARY. THE BUDGET FOR THE ARMY WAS DOWN TO A BARE MINIMUM THUS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT WAS PUT BACK AS A LOW PRIORITY. NEEDLESS TO SAY THE TECHNOLOGY OF THE DAY HAD NOT MADE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON QUATERMASTER ISSUED SUPPLIES. WHILE THE AXIS COUNTRIES HAD MODERNIZED THEIR CLOTHING NEEDS, THE UNITED STATES LAGGED BEHIND WITH ONLY SLIGHT IMPROVEMENTS FROM UNIFORM DESIGNS THAT SPANNED DURING THE 1920s AND 1930s. DENIM HAD BEEN PRODUCES FOR MILITARY PURPOSES STARTING IN THE LATE 19th CENTURY. SINCE DENIM WAS SUCH A DURABLE AND COMFORTABLE FABRIC, THE MILITARY SAW NO NEED TO UPDATE THE TECHNOLOGY. THE ARMY DID EVENTUALLY REPLACE THE DENIM WORK UNIFORM WITH THE HERRINGBONE TWILL UNIFORMS BUT WHAT THE ARMY DIDN’T KNOW WAS JUST HOW POPULAR THE DENIM STYLING WOULD REMAIN POST WWII. THE M1937 DENIM JACKETS AND TROUSERS WERE ALSO ISSUED TO POW “PRISONERS-OF-WAR” AND YOU CAN FIND ORIGINAL EXAMPLES WITH THE OBVIOUS “PW” STILL PAINTED ON THE BACK. IT’S VERY DISTINCTIVE STYLING WAS SOUGHT AFTER BY DENIM ENTHUSIASTS ALL OVER THE WORLD. TODAY, THIS STYLE IS NOT ONLY WORN BY “AMERICANA” DREAMERS BUT ALSO BY HISTORIANS AND INTERPRETERS WHO FOCUS ON BRIDGING HISTORY OF THE CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS AND OTHER “NEW DEAL” ORGANIZATIONS, U. ARMY COASTAL DEFENSE PARTS AND MUSEUMS AND OTHER PRE-WWII ARMY PROGRAMS. DURING THE BEGINNING OF AMERICAN INVOLVEMENT IN THE PACIFIC, THIS DENIM WORK UNIFORM WAS WORN BY ARMY PERSONNEL IN THE FIELD. PICTURES SPARSELY DEPICT SOME SOLDIERS WEARING THE M1937 DENIM UNIFORM DURING THE BATAAN DEATH MARCH RIGHT ALONGSIDE OTHER KHAKI COTTON SUMMER UNIFORMS. 100% THE REAL DEAL – VERY SPECIAL PRE-WWII DENIM JACKET HERE GUYS!!! ALL ORIGINAL , GENUINE AND AUTHENTIC AS THEY COME!!! OVERALL, THIS IS SUCH AN INCREDIBLE PIECE OF WWII HISTORY THAT DESERVES TO BE TRULY ADMIRED AND DISPLAYED PROUDLY BY A SERIOUS MILITARIA COLLECTOR. STUFF LIKE THIS ONLY COMES UP SOR SALE FROM PRIVATE COLLECTIONS. THIS VERY RARE PRE-WWII JACKET DESERVES TO BE APPRECIATED BY SOMEONE WHO WILL ACTUALLY PUT IT ON DISPLAY WITH THEIR CURRENT WWII COLLECTION OR VINTAGE CLOTHING WARDROBE COLLECTION!!! THIS ITEM WAS FOUND IN THE LOFT OF A BARN ON A FARM HERE IN STANDISH, NORTHERN MICHIGAN. IT WAS COVERED WITH COBWEBS WHEN I FOUND IT. HERE IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO ADD SUCH A UNIQUE PIECE TO YOUR CURRENT COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL WAR TIME MEMORABILIA!! THIS DENIM JACKET WILL LOOK AMAZING WHEN WORN PROUDLY!! DON’T PASS UP ON THIS VERY SCARCE M1937 DENIM JACKET AND GOOD LUCK!! Please visit my Store to see other great items. If there is a problem with your item once you receive it.. I care about all our customers and want you to have a pleasant shopping experience so you will come back and shop with us again! Also, I provide 5 STAR services on all my auctions. Please be kind and take the time to rate me as 5 STARS when leaving feedback. Thank You – Please Come Back Soon! The item “ORIGINAL Vtg 30s Pre WWII US Army M1937 INDIGO DENIM WORK SHIRT PULLOVER JACKET” is in sale since Thursday, January 21, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “americancowboy989″ and is located in Saint Helen, Michigan. This item can be shipped to United States, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Theme: Militaria
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Time Period Manufactured: 1919-38
Falange Long Sleeve Shirt, Original- Rare. This shirt and Others I will be listing today were labeled Spanish unit by the prior owner. Please review all pictures and zoom in for item details and condition and judge for yourself. Please check out my other listings. The item “Spanish Civil War Falange Long Sleeve Shirt, Original- Rare” is in sale since Sunday, March 22, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “honesttranactions” and is located in Escondido, California. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay, Russian federation.
- Featured Refinements: Spanish Civil War
Falange Long Sleeve Shirt, Original- Rare. This shirt and Others I will be listing today were labeled Spanish unit by the prior owner. Please review all pictures and zoom in for item details and condition and judge for yourself. Please check out my other listings. The item “Spanish Civil War Falange Long Sleeve Shirt, Original- Rare” is in sale since Sunday, March 22, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “honesttranactions” and is located in Escondido, California. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay, Russian federation.
- Featured Refinements: Spanish Civil War
Authentic brown shirt cap, low number on label, small size. The item “Pre WWII German NSDAP (Brown Shirt) Cap” is in sale since Saturday, August 13, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “michizumwalt” and is located in Frazier Park, California. This item can be shipped to United States.